Pattern Scout Byrdie Button-up Blouse/Dress

Buy the Byrdie Button-up Blouse and Dress sewing pattern from Pattern Scout. Byrdie is a button-up, collared blouse with thoughtful details. It has a loose fit with subtle shaping and optional bust darts for a lovely silhouette. Pair Byrdie with your favourite jeans for a casual look, or tuck it into slacks for a more polished style. Both versions can also be sewn as a shirtdress with a tie waist.

Version A is a classic button-up shirt with a straight point collar and optional breast pockets. Version B features tuxedo shirt-style tucks across the bust, bishop-style sleeves, and a simple band collar.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

- PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

- PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics. For a more structured, boxy fit, use fabrics such as linen, chambray, poplin, and voile. For a more fluid drape and flowing fit, use fabrics such as tencel, rayon challis, and crepe de chine.

Fabric requirements: 

Version A

Blouse: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3 - 3 3/4 yd (2.8 - 3.4 m) // 54" (150 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/4 - 3 yd (2 - 2.8 m).

Dress: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 4 1/4 - 5 3/4 yd (3.9 - 5.3 m) // 54" (150 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 yd (3.2 - 4.1 m).

Version B

Blouse: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/4 - 4 yd (2.9 - 3.6 m) // 54" (150 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/4 - 3 yd (2 - 2.8 m).

Dress: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 4 1/2 - 6 yd (4.1 - 5.5 m) // 54" (150 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 yd (3.2 - 4.1 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 28 with B, C and D cups (approx. UK 6 – 28). Please check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements. Choose your size based on your high bust measurement.

A note from the designer about bust cup options: To select the proper size, first select the size that corresponds with your high bust measurement, then find the cup size according to this general rule: If the difference between your high bust and full bust measurements is 1" - 2" (2.5 cm - 5 cm), you will sew the B cup; 2" - 3" (5 cm - 7.5 cm), you will sew the C cup; 3" - 4" (7.5 cm - 10 cm), you will sew the D cup. For a difference less than 1" (2.5 cm) you can sew the B cup and eliminate the dart. For a difference greater than 4" (10 cm) an additional FBA may be required.

Refer to the finished garment measurements chart to verify that the finished bust measurement is approximately 4" - 6" (10 cm - 15 cm) greater than your full bust measurement for a comfortable fit in the bust, based on your personal fit preferences.

Notions: Approx. 1 yd (1 m) of fusible lightweight interfacing; 12 or 18 buttons (shirt or dress), 1/2" diameter recommended.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (39 pages + 14 pages for Version A or 18 pages for Version B for each cup size); 33" wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet + 1 sheet for Version A or 1 sheet for Version B for each cup size); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets + 1 sheet for Version A or 1 sheet for Version B for each cup size) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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